Science & Health

Burnout linked to potentially deadly irregular heartbeat

"Vital exhaustion, commonly referred to as burnout syndrome, is typically caused by prolonged and profound stress at work or home, it differs from depression, which is characterised by low mood, guilt and poor self-esteem.

Jan 15, 2020

How parents can curb teenage drinking and driving

The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, found that the protective effect of parental monitoring and teen awareness of parents' attitudes about alcohol lasted as much as four years after leaving high school.

Jan 15, 2020

This protein may help cut flab without moving a muscle

Called 'Sestrin', the protein might harness the benefits of a good workout without ever moving a muscle, say researchers from University of Michigan.

Jan 14, 2020

Sad people more prone to become chain smokers

A team of researchers based at Harvard University discovered that sadness plays an especially strong role in triggering addictive behaviour relative to other negative emotions like disgust.

Jan 14, 2020

Koalas could be endangered due to bushfires: Australian Environment Minister

Koalas have been considered "vulnerable" since 2012 but the Threatened Species Scientific Committee, which manages the status of all species in Australia, could soon downgrade it.

Jan 14, 2020

Medium intensity earthquake measuring 5.3 hits Ladakh

No loss of life was reported due to the medium-intensity earthquake, the epicentre of which was Ladakh.

Jan 12, 2020

Lose tongue fat to improve common sleep disorder

Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure the effect of weight loss on the upper airway in obese patients, the study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Jan 11, 2020

Insulin to improve treatment for diabetes patients developed

The study, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, said that fibrils can arise when insulin compounds aggregate together forming clumps.

Jan 11, 2020

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Want to live longer? Drink tea at least 3 times a week

Habitual tea consumption was associated with more healthy years of life and longer life expectancy.

Jan 10, 2020

Smoking cigarettes linked to poor mental health: Study

The study found that students who smoked had rates of clinical depression that were twice to three times higher than did their non-smoking peers.

Jan 10, 2020

Chhattisgarh reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak: Organisation for Animal Health

The virus killed 5,634 out of 21,060 birds on the farm in Baikunthpur.

Jan 10, 2020

Lunar eclipse 2020: Check timing, myths, dos and don'ts to keep in mind

During the penumbral lunar eclipse, the Earth will block some of the sunlight from reaching the Moon and only the outer shadow will fall on the moon.

Jan 9, 2020

Want to control diabetes? Ketone drinks may help

Low carbohydrate ketogenic diet is very effective in controlling blood sugar and even reversing Type 2 diabetes.

Jan 9, 2020

Maternal Depression May Lead to Child's Risky Behaviour in Teen Years

Peer victimisation may lead to risky sex among teenagers

According to the study published in the International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, in 2015, approximately one-third of high school students in the US reported having sex recently.

Jan 8, 2020

More women than men die of heart failure: Study

According to the study, 50 per cent of women experiencing heart failure and the cause is generally related to having untreated high blood pressure levels over time, which leads to progressive stiffening of the heart.

Jan 8, 2020